Director Ram Madhvani’s much talked about film ’Neerja’ releases in theaters today. Featuring Sonam Kapoor in the title role, the film is based on slain flight attendant Neerja Bhanot’s life and the infamous highjack that took place on the Pan Am Flight 73 in 1986. The film highlights Bhanot’s important role in saving several passengers from fleeing and ultimately dying at the hands of the terrorists.
Celebrity photographer Atul Kasbekar turns producer for the film which also features Shabana Azmi and musician Shekhar Ravjiani. Considering it is based on a real-life incident, the accuracy in narration is important. In short its a great film on real life story.